I've been receiving therapy here for years. Always a good experience, and always notice improvement with my condition (forearm/bicep/shoulder weakness). Before leech therapy, my dominant arm was at 30% strength compared to my other arm, after 1 year it was back to about 70%, and now after 2 years, its at 90% (and still improving). If I worked out more, it'd probably be completely healed, but I wanted to truly test the impact of 2 alternative therapies (leeches being one). It was confirmed by a doctor (after nerve study was conducted) that "whatever I am doing" is reversing noticeable atrophy in MRI scans taken 1 year apart (no physical therapy excercises... read full review
May 2024
After my second time seeing Tamara, I'm still so glad she does this unique and important work in complementary health care. Ayurveda advises leech therapy (Jalouka chikitsa) for some conditions that are difficult to adequately address without them. She regaled me with insights from their contemporary use in Russian medical culture, as well. She is professional and precise, but also warm and generous. And affordable, given the difficulty finding practitioners trained as well as she is. I highly recommend her services.
March 2024
I recently had the opportunity to try leech therapy after suffering from neck spasms and upper back pain for a long time. A friend recommended Tamara, who explained the science behind leeches and the enzymes they produce. Despite my initial fear, I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, the therapy was not painful at all. I only felt a slight stinging sensation for a couple of minutes. The leeches then produced analgesics, I didn’t feel them for the rest of session. It is actually is very relaxing! By the next morning, my pain was completely gone! It’s like miracle!
I went for a one more session to ensure that the pain wouldn't come back,... read full review
I've been receiving therapy here for years. Always a good experience, and always notice improvement with my condition (forearm/bicep/shoulder weakness). Before leech therapy, my dominant arm was at 30% strength compared to my other arm, after 1 year it was back to about 70%, and now after 2 years, its at 90% (and still improving). If I worked out more, it'd probably be completely healed, but I wanted to truly test the impact of 2 alternative therapies (leeches being one). It was confirmed by a doctor (after nerve study was conducted) that "whatever I am doing" is reversing noticeable atrophy in MRI scans taken 1 year apart (no physical therapy excercises... read full review
After my second time seeing Tamara, I'm still so glad she does this unique and important work in complementary health care. Ayurveda advises leech therapy (Jalouka chikitsa) for some conditions that are difficult to adequately address without them. She regaled me with insights from their contemporary use in Russian medical culture, as well. She is professional and precise, but also warm and generous. And affordable, given the difficulty finding practitioners trained as well as she is. I highly recommend her services.
I recently had the opportunity to try leech therapy after suffering from neck spasms and upper back pain for a long time. A friend recommended Tamara, who explained the science behind leeches and the enzymes they produce. Despite my initial fear, I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, the therapy was not painful at all. I only felt a slight stinging sensation for a couple of minutes. The leeches then produced analgesics, I didn’t feel them for the rest of session. It is actually is very relaxing! By the next morning, my pain was completely gone! It’s like miracle!
I went for a one more session to ensure that the pain wouldn't come back,... read full review